Sept. 21, 2023
One topic of conversation at our recent Executive Forum, particularly in the industrial staffing roundtable discussions, was a recent slowdown for industrial staffing firms. We contextualize and discuss this slowdown – and highlight where opportunities may be found within the industrial staffing segment.
List of largest industrial staffing firms highlights the segment’s growth
September 19, 2023
The newest Largest Industrial Staffing Firm’s list highlights growth in this segment, including revenue growth of 7% in 2022.
Active Staffing acquires Normann Staffing Services
September 19, 2023
Active Staffing Services acquired Normann Staffing Services, a staffing firm that specialized in direct hire in the industrial and office/clerical segments.
Illinois approves regulations, including equal pay for temps
September 19, 2023
Illinois regulations requiring staffing firms to provide equal pay and benefits to temporary workers was signed into law.
Trillium acquires American Craftsmen, a construction staffing firm
September 19, 2023
Trillium acquired construction staffing firm American Craftsmen in a deal that closed July 10. The move will expand Trillium’s presence in the Pacific Northwest.
Ascend Staffing buys staffing firm Employee Solutions
September 19, 2023
Ascend Staffing acquired Employee Solutions, a provider of light industrial, clerical and warehouse staffing.
Staffing firms in Ontario will need license starting Jan. 1
September 19, 2023
Temporary staffing firms and recruiters must have a license to operate in Ontario starting Jan. 1, according to the province.
TrueBlue announces Taryn Owen as CEO
September 19, 2023
TrueBlue Inc. announced that President and COO Taryn Owen will become president and CEO and a member of its board effective Sept. 12.
The use of AI in hiring gets widespread attention – Staffing Industry Review
September 19, 2023
AI tools have the potential to significantly benefit staffing companies, but there is some legal risk. Brett Cobern, a partner at law firm Alston & Bird LLP writes about this along with Nick Chandler, senior associate at Alston & Bird LLP in the latest issue of Staffing Industry Review.
Government cites frozen pizza maker $2.8 million temp worker’s death
September 19, 2023
A company that makes frozen pizzas faces $2.8 million in penalties following the death of a temporary worker, the Labor Department reported.
Inflation and wages: A complicated relationship – The Staffing Stream
September 19, 2023
Employers who learn how pay, opportunities, benefits and respect shape workers’ job choices can differentiate themselves with effective pay strategies, Employbridge Chief Experience Officer Joanie Bily in the Staffing Stream.